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* Can be used in almost all curriculum areas
* Helps children overcome a range of difficulties which include confusion, incapability and emotional insecurity. * Range of different thinking methods/models * Gives children the opportunity to expand their thought process. |
* Children tend to have a stronger link to a specific hat and find it difficult to use other hats confidently.
* If children's strengths aren't in literacy they may find it difficult using the hats as they may struggle to read and articulate themselves |
* From observations it's interesting to watch the children develop a range of thinking processes and develop confidence when challenged.
* Positive change between hats for the children's self-esteem. * Wide range of learning activities often require a range of thought processes to challenge the children's intelligence. * Able to be adapted to different levels and curriculum areas - Used by a wide range of people and in many different areas |